Ari Kochan
Ladera Ranch,CA
Summary
I am an aspiring teacher who is skilled in managing a classroom, planning effective and engaging standards-based lessons, organizing records, and establishing positive relationships with students and families. I am eager to help students yearn to be life-long learners as I am motivated to encourage students' intrinsic motivation in their learning journey. I value collaboration with colleagues and have a passion for education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Escencia Elementary School
Capistrano Unified School District , CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Lesson planned, taught lessons, facilitated assessments, organized materials, led field trips, and organized parent volunteers regularly.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
Substitute Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
Orange County , CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
Preschool Teacher
Christ Community Preschool
Laguna Hills, CA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Lesson planned, taught lessons, and met with co-teachers, directors, and parents for the academic and social-emotional development of the students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques for a safe and secure learning environment.
Retail Associate
TJX Companies-HomeGoods
Ladera Ranch, CA
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted costumers, unpacked deliveries, counted inventory and handled money on a regular basis.
Sandwich Artist
Subway Restaurants
Ladera Ranch, CA
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Prepared food and served customers daily, managed the store and employees during shifts, and trained new employees each year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies - Elementary Education
Vanguard University of Southern California
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Crean Lutheran High School
05.2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom instruction with whole group and small group
- Organization and Time Management
- Recordkeeping
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Custom
- Awarded Presidential Scholarship, Vanguard University 2020-2024
- Accepted into Vanguard University Honors Program 2020-2024
- Accepted into Vanguard University Integrated Teaching Education Program 2020-2024
Accomplishments
Graduated with honors from Vanguard University's Scholars Program
Timeline
Student Teacher
Escencia Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
Christ Community Preschool
07.2021 - 08.2023
Retail Associate
TJX Companies-HomeGoods
12.2020 - 01.2021
Sandwich Artist
Subway Restaurants
07.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies - Elementary Education
Vanguard University of Southern California
High School Diploma -
Crean Lutheran High School